Inauguration '09: Where to Go Tonight

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Neighborhood BallWhere: Washington Convention CenterTickets: The Presidential Inaguural Committee is working with dozens of community organizations to make tickets available for their neighborhoods, volunteers and those they serve in the local community.Information: Mariah Carey and Jay-Z are just two of the stars headlining the "Neighborhood Ball" concert. They will be joined by Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Faith Hill, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder. Nick Cannon will DJ the event, which will be seen live on ABC from 8-10 p.m. More acts are expected to be added to the bill.

Youth BallWhere: Washington HiltonTickets: $75.Information: Kanye West, Kid Rock and Fall Out Boy headline the ball, from which MTV will anchor its Inauguration Night coverage beginning at 7 p.m. The PIC said the ball for people aged 18 to 35 would celebrate "the role young Americans can play to serve their communities."

Demand in DC: Applauding the Empowerment of People Thru Art, Film, and MusicWhere: Black CatTickets: $10, http://www.blackcatdc.comInformation: Anti-Flag are headlining Demand in DC in response to the historic and dramatic election of Barack Obama.

Dance for EqualityWhere: Town2009 8th Street, NW. Tickets: $50. Information: Featuring music by Manny Lehman (residencies at the legendary Twilo in New York City, Miamis Crobar, Factory and Here in Los Angeles, Nation in Washington, D.C. and New Yorks Avalon (fka Limelight) and Roxy). Speical appearance by Cyndi Lauper and Ross Matthews. Tickets for this event are available at www.boxofficetickets.com.

The 2009 Florida Inaugural CelebrationWhere: National Museum of the American Indian 4th St. and Independence Avenue, SW Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $200 each. Sponsorships are also available. Information: For more information, call 703-905-9838 or email FL_Inaugural@hayespr.com.

A Night of Stars (Pennsylvania State Society)Where:Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC22nd and M Sts. NWTickets: $150 before Jan. 1, $200 on or after Jan. 1Information: 703-415-0344; www.pastatesociety.com/events-pennsylvania-state-society.htm; Fox News' Tony Perkins will emcee the event, which features performing artists from Mark Rivera Entertainment.

The George Washington University Inaugural BallWhere: Omni Shoreham Hotel2500 Calvert St. NWTickets: $100Information: 202-994-1600; http://gwired.gwu.edu/inauguralball; The gala celebration features live bands, talent from the GW performance community, and televised Inauguration Day coverage.

Young and Powerful Black Tie Gala and Awards CeremonyWhere: L'Enfant Plaza Hotel400 L'Enfant Plaza, SWTickets: $125, includes open bar from 8 - 9 p.m., heavy Hors D'oeuvres and live musicInformation:www.yp4obama.com; Dine, dance and toast President-elect Obama's victory with young professionals from across the nation.

All American BallWhere: Westin Washington, DC City Center Tickets:$250 Information: www.allamericanball.com/; The night promises to be all-encompassing and not over-crowded.

Be the Change Inaugural BallWhere:Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NWInformation: This event will be televised and is created to promote volunteerism in the younger generation; www.mtv.com/news/articles/1600241/20081125/story.jhtml